I think the true test would be to put it on a ballot and let the people decide..........

I don't smoke, but I'm also not one that thinks it's ok for government to try and control as many aspects of private life as it does. Responsible adults will continue to be responsible adults for the better part and the world will keep on going if the bill passes, save for the few small hiccups that happen before things stabilize post legalization.

Being in the medical field and seeing all the new drugs that come out with horrible side effects and potential problems associated with them, Marijuana seems to be the safest choice for treatment in many cases.

The medical debate might be a back door for decriminalization/legalization efforts, but it's passed on the ballot in every state it's run in because people are smart enough to decide for themselves. Confronting the issue on a broader scale only makes sense if you truly look into the issue, the facts, the models from other countries, and the changing main stream consensus.